https://padlet.com/jpwindisch/lopf7now0bxa Write a short recommendation for one of your favorite books. en-us 2017-07-06 22:26:13 UTC 2025-11-04 15:12:07 UTC hello@padlet.com jpwindisch https://padlet.com/jpwindisch/lopf7now0bxa/wish/178222353 New to town and feeling out of place, word-collecting Felicity is intrigued by locals' stories about the magic that used to fill their town. With help from some colorful characters, she hopes to bring magic back to Midnight Gulch.
Uplifting magical realism at its best! ]]> 2017-07-06 22:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jpwindisch/lopf7now0bxa/wish/178222353 jpwindisch https://padlet.com/jpwindisch/lopf7now0bxa/wish/178227587 Winner of the 2017 Idaho Kids Vote Book Award!
A magical book brings Alex and Connor to The Land of Stories where all the classic fairy tale characters live. Can they gather the items for the wishing spell that will take them home?
This action-packed read was a favorite in my classroom.]]> 2017-07-07 00:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jpwindisch/lopf7now0bxa/wish/178227587 jpwindisch https://padlet.com/jpwindisch/lopf7now0bxa/wish/178227883 Manjiro, a Japanese boy, is rescued by an American sailing ship after the crew of his fishing boat is stranded on a small island. He faces prejudice and hardships as he adjusts to his new life. This is one of the most engaging "based on a true story" books I've read!

]]> 2017-07-07 00:46:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jpwindisch/lopf7now0bxa/wish/178227883 jpwindisch https://padlet.com/jpwindisch/lopf7now0bxa/wish/178228151 Told in chapters from alternating viewpoints, this book follows Margaret as she travels back in time in an attempt to restore the humanity of the corrupt judge that sentenced her innocent father to prison. This was one I couldn't put down. ]]> 2017-07-07 00:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jpwindisch/lopf7now0bxa/wish/178228151 https://padlet.com/jpwindisch/lopf7now0bxa/wish/178512504 A great fantasy and adventure novel full of suspense and excitement!!]]> 2017-07-11 21:41:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jpwindisch/lopf7now0bxa/wish/178512504 https://padlet.com/jpwindisch/lopf7now0bxa/wish/178512551 Not as newly published as others, but a great read for kids and a great book to talk about the importance of rules, or lack thereof. ]]> 2017-07-11 21:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jpwindisch/lopf7now0bxa/wish/178512551